Today more than ever there is so much information out there on 
losing weight that is has become very confusing and sometimes 
difficult to follow. It’s actually very easy to lose weight if 
you follow my 7 principles.

1. - Before you can start any diet program you need to be in the 
right frame of mind. If you do not feel good about yourself you 
probably will not want to choose healthy foods. You cannot 
expect the act of going on a diet to make you feel better about 
yourself. The only way you can choose to eat a healthy diet to 
lose weight is if you have a positive self-image. 

2. - Learn more about who your ancestors were. If you eat more 
like your ancestors you will be eating food that is better for 
your body. You will likely lose weight, have more energy and feel 
great. It has been shown when a group of people stop eating the 
food that was indigenous to them they start gaining weight and 
having health problems.

3. - Eat whole foods that are as natural as possible. When you 
eat whole foods that are full of nutrients your body will know 
how much to eat and how much not to eat. You do not have to count 
calories because your body is a wonderful machine. If given the 
right nutrients you will be at the best weight for you, have 
plenty of energy and feel great. Eating highly processed empty 
calorie foods will cause your body to always be hungry because 
it’s trying to get the nutrients it needs.

4. - Drink the best weight loss supplement known to man, water. 
Most people do not know the difference from being hungry for food 
or thirsty for water. A great deal of times people eat when they 
should drink. Most likely you will not feel as hungry if you are 
getting enough water. You will be satisfying the thirst, which 
is confused for hunger. Water also helps you digest food better. 
Drinking water before you eat will help fill you up.

5. – Always chew your food well. Chewing your food well will 
ensure that you get the most nutrients out of your food. Getting 
the most nutrients will satisfy your body therefore you will eat 
less. Another benefit of chewing well is that it helps aid in 
digestion.

6. - Eat small, frequent meals in a day. Large meals tax your 
digestion system, making it work harder. Taking too much time 
in between meals makes you hungrier for the next meal.

7. - Increase your physical activity. Most people are over weight 
because of a lack of physical activity. Start walking more, 
bicycling, walk your dog for longer periods of time, swim, dance 
and leave the car at home when you can. It’s important that you 
choose a physical activity that you enjoy because you’ll stick 
with it. Choosing a physical activity purely based on the fact 
that it burns a lot of calories may be a mistake. 

This article is based on the book, “The Right Brain Diet”
by Joel Kaye, MA. Joel holds a Masters Degree in
Physical Health Education and is currently teaching
classes at New York University’s Coles Sports Center
On Weight Management, Nutrition And Exercise And
Cancer Wellness. Learn more by visiting his website:
http://www.rightbraindiet.com